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HOW DOES THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FRANCHISEES AND DEALERS (AAFD) ADVOCATE FOR FRANCHISEES? MasterMind Minutes One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.... Our Guest today is Mr. Kim Perrotta, Kim has extensive experience in franchising, as both a franchisee and a franchisor, Kim has been involved with start-ups and major franchisors throughout his career. His expertise includes franchise sales and development, Franchisee support, operations, marketing, financial management, real estate, construction, domestic US and international franchise brand building, and brand acquisitions. Kim has been associated in executive capacities with several premier and world-class brands such as Wendy's, Dunkin' Donuts, Sbarro, and Focus Brands (Roark Capital). Throughout his career, Kim has served in various progressive capacities such as General Manager, Director, Vice President, President, Chief Operating Officer, and Managing Director. Kim has also served as Country Manager to brands in Asia and the Middle East and lived internationally. He is focused on his work with the American Association of Franchisees And Dealers (AAFD). on behalf of Cherished Franchisees and significant and substantial change in franchise regulation throughout the country. Contact Kim: [email protected] Contact Gary: [email protected] Visit: www.frangrow.com

MARIGOLD ACADEMY FRANCHISE FOUNDER JAY SHAH, WHAT PARENTS SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A CHILD CARE CENTER?Jay is also very passionate about helping other professionals build a strong foundation and legacy for their families and communities. In his current role, Jay utilizes his leadership, experience, and vision to build a strong brand and associate with highly motivated individuals that want to make a difference in their communities while building a strong foundation and legacy for their own families.Contact Jay at: https://marigoldacademy.com/Contact Gary at: [email protected]: www.frangrow.com

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HOW NEW RULES REGARDING FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS WILL IMPACT THE INDUSTRY.

Franchise Growth Solutions, LLC

MasterMind Minutes   One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours. Today ur guest is Scott Milas. Scott is a noted franchise coach and Certified Franchise Executive. helping entrepreneurs and franchise buyers achieve success in business. After 35+ years of experience Scott has been a significant contributor in various senior leadership positions. Scott utilized his expertise in development to help build a well-known national fast-casual concept. His tenure in franchising has landed him on leadership panels at several franchise conferences. Scott’s major strengths include his listening skills, where he has the ability to tune in to what his clients’ needs are, and balance that with where their interests business lie. He is exceptional at building relationships and earns the trust from his clients he needs to help them succeed. Scott truly believes that, “It’s all about my clients’ best interests, not mine”. Contact Scott at:https://scottmilasfranchisecoach.com/... Contact Gary at: [email protected] Visit:  https://scottmilasfranchisecoach.com/ Visit:  www.frangrow.com

Franchise Growth Solutions - Testimonial from the Founder & CEO of That ...

At Franchise Growth Solutions, LLC. we let our clients speak for us. Thank you Steven Montgomery, Allan Alarcon and the team at That 1 Painter for this outrageous testimonial. We're happy to supply a list of clients to business owners considering franchising their business or franchisors looking for more sales. Remember unlike virtually every other FranDev company, FGS not only develops your brand, but we also recruit your franchises, guide you on infrastructure for growth, and we set your brand up for the highest multiple at exit. To learn more about franchising your business contact: [email protected] and visit: www.frangrow.com

WHAT CHANGES IN FRANCHISE RULES CAN FRANCHISORS EXPECT IN 2023?

Michael Einbinder is a founding Partner of Einbinder & Dunn. He is a participating member of the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising as well as the New York City Bar Association. He is also a member of the International Franchise Association, the New York State Bar Association Committee on Franchising, and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Panel Memberships on Franchise Law, Commercial Law and Commercial Litigation). He is a Member of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, and is past chair of the American Franchisee Association Legal Symposium Steering Committee. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, participating in the Arbitration Committee and Ethics Committee.Michael is a published author and frequent speaker on franchise issues at events hosted by the American Bar Association among other organizations. He has been selected as one of the best attorneys in franchising by his peers in conjunction with Franchise Times' editorial board since 2004. Michael has also been recognized by Who’s Who Legal:  Franchise 2016 as being “among the world’s leading Franchise lawyers."Michael has over 30 years of experience representing clients in complex commercial matters in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations and mediations nationwide. Further, he has significant experience representing franchisor and franchisee clients in all categories of disputes including trademark infringement claims, termination issues, enforcement of non-competition agreements, breach of contract and fraud claims. Commercial cases generally involve claims relating to breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, interference with contractual relations, enforcement of non-competition agreements, real estate transactions, partnership and shareholder disputes as well as intellectual property disputes. Michael’s business and commercial clients include both small to medium sized businesses in a variety of industries including manufacturing, logistics, shipping, business services, retail, restaurant, hospitality and healthcare. He also handles disputes relating to securities and bankruptcy issues.Michael also serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and has served as arbitrator in over twenty-five cases.  These cases involved various claims relating to breach of contract, license agreements, fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, interference with contractual relations, enforcement of confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure and non-competition agreements, restrictive covenants, corporate dissolution, shareholders agreements, partnership agreements, real estate transactions, purchase and/or sale of businesses, joint venture, partnership disputes, LLC disputes and shareholder disputes as well as trademark and intellectual property disputes.  Industries include franchising, licensing, accounting, retail, restaurant, hospitality, insurance, finance, manufacturing, logistics, shipping and air freight, recreational, optical, business services, household services, home improvement, healthcare, education, child care, pet care services and software industries. Contact Michael at: [email protected] (212) 391-9500 (NY) Contact Gary at: [email protected] OR www.frangrow.com

POSITIONING YOUR BRAND TO WIN, DETERMINING TRENDS INFLUENCING YOUR INDUSTRY, ANALYZE + ACT 

 MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours.  Today's Guest is Shelly Sun. Shelly Sun is the CEO and Founder of BrightStar Care a national home care and medical staffing franchise with more than 365 locations that provide medical and non-medical services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. Shelly is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs become successful business owners. Shelly grew BrightStar Care from a local business to a $639M national enterprise. By franchising the concept, she was able to diversify & localize the brand’s operations, positioning franchisees to become prominent business owners. In 20 years, BrightStar Care has grown to over 365 locations, becoming the provider of choice for thousands of clients nationwide. Shelly is also a well-known leader within the global franchising industry, serving as the 2017-2018 Chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (IFA), a top 25 association. Shelly was named IFA 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year and is a Certified Franchise Executive. Shelly published her first book in 2011, Grow Smart, Risk Less, where she discusses her journey as an emerging franchisor through growth, lessons, and game-changing ideas. Shelly and BrightStar Care were featured on an episode of CBS’ Undercover Boss, as the first franchise brand ever chosen on the show. Harvard Business School has written a case study about BrightStar Care’s expansion under Sun’s leadership. Prior to founding BrightStar Care, Shelly was a Certified Public Accountant and held executive positions with United Airlines, CNA Insurance, and BlueCross BlueShield. An innovative, forward-thinking trailblazer, Shelly is focused on driving results, building a strong culture, and delivering the highest quality care by building a network of like-minded small business owners to activate her brand vision. Shelly’s strategic mindset to innovate, create new opportunities, and increase her brand’s market share drives brand growth and performance. Learn more about Shelly and Bright Star: https://www.brightstarcare.com/ Contact Gary: [email protected] Visit: www.frangrow.com 

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WHAT ROLE WILL ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS PLAY AS MENUS EVOLVE FOR FOODSERVICE... MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.  Today our guest is  Michael Aucoin. Michael is CEO of Eat & Beyond Global Holdings, a publicly-traded investment issuer making equity investments in global food tech as well as plant-based and alternative protein companies. Mr. Aucoin has over 25 years of experience in food sales management and the consumer packaged goods industry including leadership roles with Advantage Solutions, Agropur, Hershey's, and Smuckers. Contact Michael at :https://eatandbeyond.com/ Contact Gary at: [email protected] Visit: www.frangrow.com

WHAT ROLE WILL ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS PLAY AS MENUS EVOLVE FOR FOOD SERVIC...MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question - One Expert Answer in Minutes Not Hours.  Today our guest is  Michael Aucoin. Michael is CEO of Eat & Beyond Global Holdings, a publicly-traded investment issuer making equity investments in global food tech as well as plant-based and alternative protein companies. Mr. Aucoin has over 25 years of experience in food sales management and the consumer packaged goods industry including leadership roles with Advantage Solutions, Agropur, Hershey's, and Smuckers. Contact Michael at :https://eatandbeyond.com/ Contact Gary at: [email protected] Visit: www.frangrow.com

IS A MYSTERY SHOP PROGRAM VITAL TO YOUR CUSTOMER'S EXPERIENCE AND YOUR ... MasterMind Minutes -  One Guest, One Question, One Expert Answer in Minutes not Hours.  Today our guest is Kurt Eddins Kurt is the Owner and President of 360 Relay (formerly known as 360 Intel and Goodwin Hospitality over the last 20 years). 360 Relay provides an array of services centered on gathering various types of customer feedback, with mystery shopping being the primary service.  Their portfolio of clients ranges from national chains all the way down to single units. Kurt has been involved in the mystery shopping industry going back to his high school years, starting out in the family business setting (known Goodwin Hospitality at the time and then ultimately coming on board full time in a managerial role after graduating from UNH in 2012. Contact Kurt at: https://www.360-relay.com Contact Gary at: [email protected] Visit: www.frangrow.com

WHY A FRANCHISING TEXTBOOK, AND WHY FINALLY NOW?

MasterMind Minutes - One Guest - One Question. - One Answer.   Today's guest is my longtime friend and associate Ed Teixeira. Ed is a recognized franchise expert with 40 years’ experience in the franchise industry. He has served as a corporate executive for franchise firms in the retail, manufacturing, healthcare and technology industries and was a franchisee of a multi-million-dollar home healthcare franchise. Ed and Professor Richard Chan are the authors of a new textbook, Franchising Strategies: The Entrepreneurs Guide to Success published by Rutledge. He has participated in the CEO Magazine Roundtable Meetings with business leaders from around the country and has spoken at several venues including the International Franchise Expo and Chinese Franchise Association in Shanghai, China. Over the course of his career, Ed has been involved with over 1,000 franchise locations and launched franchise concepts from existing business models. Contact Ed at: [email protected] Contact Gary at: [email protected] Visit: www.frangrow.com

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